The Oyo State Government expressed gratitude over the safe return of the victims after weeks in captivity, saying their release underscored the state’s commitment to tackling insecurity through principled and sustainable measures rather than financing criminal networks.

The rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with many welcoming the development while demanding that authorities publicly present the suspected kidnappers and provide more details about the operation.

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will ensure justice for the rescued pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as well as the family of Mr Oyedokun, who was killed by the attackers. Tinubu stated this while reacting to the successful rescue of the children and their teachers by […]

According to him, eight of the kidnappers have been arrested and are now in the custody of the Department of State Services.

According to Onanuga, the victims were freed through a coordinated operation by security agencies, with no concessions made to the kidnappers.

….We’re not afraid, Tinubu going in with 12m bloc votes – APC By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the party is not threatened by opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 general election, saying President Bola Tinubu is going into the race with […]

Sadio Mane has announced his retirement from international football following Senegal’s dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former Nigeria captain, Mikel Obi has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing World Cup as a ‘hammer blow’. 

Bayo Onanuga announced the development on X on Friday.

The midfielder said Switzerland’s “overarching aim” was to beat the defending champions and reach the semi-finals for the first time.

The announcement came as Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the APM during Senate plenary.

The Oyo Renaissance Crusade (ORC) has expressed profound appreciation to the Oyo State Government and security agencies for the successful and safe release of teachers and schoolchildren abducted in Orire Local Government Area of the state.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has urged supporters to believe in the club’s new project, insisting “good things will come” if players, staff and fans unite behind a shared vision.

According to LASBCA, inspections revealed that the buildings exceeded approved setback limits by encroaching on spaces reserved for safety, accessibility and proper physical planning.

South Africa have dismissed reports that Hugo Broos has stepped down as Bafana Bafana head coach following the team’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.